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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.76, 1,046.10 and 538.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.76, 1,046.10 and 538.32 is: 805.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.76 : 1,046.10 = 538.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.76/1,046.10 = 538.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.76x = 1,046.10 × 538.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.76x = 563,136.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,136.55/698.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.91

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